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With Spring Break coming up and Summer just over the horizon, I’ve been feeling the effects of wanderlust. It’s been a while since I’ve traveled and I’m so excited about all the cool new travel gear that’s emerged. Things that organize and make it easier to travel, things to make the journey more comfortable, and many eco friendly options. Stay tuned for the next few posts highlighting my exciting finds that will help make your travels more convenient and planet friendly. Let’s start with an essential–luggage.

Never have I experienced a suitcase that glides like this OSPREY SLIPSTREAM wheelie bag. I’ve done some serious traveling in my life and I can’t believe I’m only now discovering Osprey. This is nothing like all the schlepping of awkward gear I’ve done in the past (in fact I didn’t even realize how awkward it was until trying this). I love the comfortable ergonomic handle and the big wheels that glide like they’re on ice. It’s effortless.

purple is not what most people associate with Breast Cancer, but that is exactly the color that Osprey Packs hopes to use to raise atleast $5000 for the Breast Cancer Fund. The special edition Verve 10 is amethyst with a front pocket screen of the iconic Breast Cancer Fund prayer flags that carry messages of love and healing and help to support breast cancer prevention. As with all Osprey packs, the Verve 10 is free of BPA, PVC/pthalates and triclosan.

“We are committed to the Breast Cancer Fund and their vital work in making the world a healthier and safer place for everyone,” said Gareth Martins, marketing director of Osprey. “This season, we are proud to show our continued support of this important organization through these special edition packs designed specifically for women.”

The Osprey Raptor 10 is a feature-rich mountain biking hydration backpack. The pack’s capacity is 600 cubic inches. With an empty hydration bladder the pack weights 2 lbs. 4 ounces or just over a kilogram. There are two sizes depending on torso length. I tested the Osprey Raptor 10 while mountain biking on trails along the Wasatch Foothills. I also took it for a few day hikes and cross country skiing.

Osprey Packs, Inc. has announced a support effort for the Breast Cancer Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to identifying and eliminating the environmental causes of breast cancer. Osprey has produced a special, limited-edition version of their popular women’s multisport hydration pack, the Verve 10. Four dollars ($4) of the purchase price of each pack will be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund, with a minimum of $5000 guaranteed by Osprey. The pack is currently available at select U.S. Osprey dealers and at www.ospreypacks.com.

I enjoyed dragging this pack through the airports around Denver and Salt Lake City. It has great big rollers, strong material and zippers. Its very light. It has many inside compartments to hold all you goods and there is NO space wasted. The frame is very tough. Ospreys high quality backpacks are carried into there Vector Travel Series. They make 3 sizes/colors. I reviewed the pepper color.

Company will donate a minimum of $5,000 to the nonprofit through sales of the limited edition Verve 10

Cortez, CO – Osprey Packs, Inc., a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, has announced their latest support effort for the Breast Cancer Fund, the leading national non-profit dedicated to identifying and eliminating the environmental causes of breast cancer. Osprey has produced a special, limited-edition version of their popular women’s multisport hydration pack, the Verve 10. $4 of the purchase price of each pack will be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund, with a minimum of $5000 guaranteed by Osprey. The pack is currently available at select U.S. Osprey dealers and at www.ospreypacks.com.

The special edition Verve 10 is amethyst with a front pocket screen of the iconic Breast Cancer Fund prayer flags that carry messages of love and healing and help to support breast cancer prevention.